The City Council in Hampton will dedicate its upcoming week to budget planning and real estate assessments. A workshop and prioritization session is scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. That evening, a legislative session will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall chambers on the eighth floor at 22 Lincoln St.
The evening meeting will be available for public viewing through broadcast on Cox channel 47, Verizon channel 22, and streamed live online at hampton.gov/livetv. The morning workshop will be recorded and posted online later.
During the morning workshop, council members will work on developing priorities for the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which begins July 1. This effort comes ahead of the city manager’s annual I Value program that invites residents to provide input on next year’s budget. Details about the I Value campaign are available online, with participation opening next week.
Hampton operates under a council-manager form of government where daily operations are managed by an appointed city manager who implements policies set by the council (official website). The recommended budget from the city manager is due to be submitted to City Council on April 15. Public hearings regarding the proposed budget are planned for April 22 and May 6, with a final vote scheduled for May 13.
The legislative session Wednesday evening includes a briefing from the assessor’s office concerning this year’s real estate assessment. Prior to this session, there will be a ceremonial Spotlight event starting at 6 p.m., focusing on economic growth in Hampton.
All meetings are open to public attendance (official website). The city emphasizes partnerships with citizens and other organizations to support economic growth, community safety, education, and resilience.
Hampton has been recognized as one of America’s best places to live and noted for its appeal among young professionals as well as its low crime rate (official website). Its history includes contributions in education and technological innovation, along with significant cultural sites such as NASA Langley Research Center and Fort Monroe National Monument (official history page, official website).
